Diodes Incorporated (NASDAQ: DIOD) has elected Evan Yu to its Board of Directors as an independent director, effective August 1, 2026. The appointment brings a seasoned semiconductor executive with deep internal knowledge of the company’s operations back to its governance structure. Yu’s return to the board is expected to strengthen Diodes’ strategic oversight of its global growth initiatives and value creation efforts for stockholders.

Yu qualifies as an independent director under Nasdaq corporate governance standards and meets the independence requirements of Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. His election underscores the company’s focus on combining external governance perspectives with intimate operational expertise.

Executive Background

Yu served as Senior Vice President, Worldwide Power Products at Diodes from 2008 until his retirement in January 2023. During his tenure, he led global strategy and operating execution for the power products business, overseeing cross-functional teams in product development, engineering, marketing, and commercial operations across key international markets.

In addition to his SVP role, Yu served as Asia President and held director and senior leadership positions across various subsidiaries and affiliated entities. He drove portfolio expansion and business performance across diversified semiconductor applications during his time at the company.

Prior Industry Experience

Before joining Diodes, Yu was the CEO of Commit Inc., an Asian-based wireless communications chipset company focused on 3G/4G technologies. Prior to that role, he spent 15 years at Texas Instruments, where he held several key management positions, including Asia Vice President of the Application Specific Products (ASP) organization.

At Texas Instruments, Yu led business development, marketing, and technical units for wireless communications, ASIC, DSP, broadband, and digital still camera business units. Most recently, he served as Chairman of the Board of Canyon Semiconductor Inc. Yu holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Tam Kang University in Taiwan and studied electrical engineering at Kaohsiung Institute of Technology.

Governance Impact

Angie Chen Button, Chairwoman of the Board of Diodes, highlighted the strategic value of Yu’s appointment. She noted that Yu’s deep expertise in power products, extensive international operating experience, and proven track record of driving growth will be invaluable to the Board.

Button emphasized that Yu’s knowledge of Diodes’ business, combined with a fresh external perspective, strengthens the Board’s ability to guide long-term growth strategy. The appointment aims to leverage his insights into international markets and technology trends to support the company’s continued expansion in automotive, industrial, computing, consumer electronics, and communications sectors.

The addition of Yu to the board aligns with Diodes’ strategy to maintain strong governance while leveraging deep industry expertise. His background in both power products and wireless communications complements the company’s broad portfolio of analog and power solutions.

Diodes Incorporated will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on August 5, 2026, at 3:05 p.m. Central Time. The company will host a conference call later that day at 4:00 p.m. Central Time to discuss the performance, providing analysts and investors with insights into its semiconductor operations across automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics markets.

Conference Call Details

The earnings call will feature key executives, including Gary Yu, President and Chief Executive Officer; Brett Whitmire, Chief Financial Officer; and Emily Yang, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing. Participants can join the discussion via phone or webcast.

Replay and Webcast Access

A telephone replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes and will remain accessible until August 12, 2026. Domestic callers can access the replay at 1-855-669-9658, while international callers should dial +1-412-317-0088, using passcode 1081985.

The live broadcast and subsequent replay will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Diodes Incorporated website. The webcast replay will be archived for approximately 90 days following the event.